Dannemora is a town in Clinton County situated in the corner of the state of New York. The population was 5,149 at the 2000 census. The name Dannemora comes from a locale in Sweden, and the town was originally settled in 1838. A prison in Dannemore opened in 1845 which still currently holds prisoners and is the largest in the state. The town hosts a number of activities in the summer for its residents. Some places of interest include the Chateaugay Narrows and Chazy Lake. The largest businesses in Dannemora include Adirondack Heating Solutions, Outfitters Plus and the Rip Van Winkle Motel. Schools in the area include Saranac Central School Senior High School in nearby Plattsburgh and a college also located in Plattsburgh, the Plattsburgh State University of New York.